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“New Orleans Live” Begins Filming At Generations Hall
Back in May, OffBeat announced that iconic Cox Cable television program Louisiana Jukebox–which showcased live performances of hundreds of New Orleans artists from Irma Thomas to Rebirth Brass Band to Allen […]
Cajun Music Preservation Society Gets Federal Recognition
On July 30th, the Cajun Music Preservation Society was awarded a Gulf Guardian Award by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Gulf of Mexico Program (at the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus […]
The Wolfman Gets Managed
Adam Shipley, a veteran of the New Orleans music scene for the past 17 years, in now managing Walter “Wolfman” Washington and the Roadmasters. “It’s hard to believe,” said Shipley, […]
Children’s Musician Johnette Downing to Perform This Friday
New Orleans children’s musician Johnette Downing will play at the Jazz National Historical Park (916 N. Peters St. in the Dutch Alley) this Friday, August 7th at 11 a.m. The […]
Satchmo Fest Speaker Jewel Brown Is Still An All-Star
As part of its seminar series, Satchmo SummerFest 2015 yesterday welcomed Jewel Brown, the last surviving member of Louis Armstrong‘s All-Stars. Brown spoke about how she got her start as a […]
FQFI Opens Satchmo SummerFest 2015 With “High Society” Screening
French Quarter Festivals, Inc. (FQFI) is outdoing itself in celebration of the 15th annual Satchmo SummerFest, putting on a variety of interesting events to supplement the festival’s musical acts and […]
Photos: 15th Satchmo SummerFest Kicks Off
The 2015 Satchmo SummerFest is officially underway. The festival kicked off today at 11 a.m. at the Old U.S. Mint with a “Spirit of Satchmo” award ceremony and performances by the […]
New Orleans Club & Concert Picks of the Week: July 30 – August 5, 2015
Hungry for live music… Look no further! Here’s OffBeat’s look at New Orleans’ top concerts for the week of July 30 – August 5, 2015, featuring: Idina Menzel at the […]
Carnegie Hall Welcomes Student Trombonist Michael Mullins
Fifteen-year-old Mandeville student Michael Mullins was selected to perform at New York City’s Carnegie Hall this week as part of an exclusive International Honor Band program, currently ongoing. The program […]
Revivalists’ New Album Launch Party To Be Held At Tipitina’s
Seven-piece New Orleans rock/soul band the Revivalists has been described by Rolling Stone as “a Crescent City-rhythm spin on jam-band jubilee.” They released their new album Men Amongst Mountains just about two […]
